MS Comic: MorningsSometimes the most difficult part of the day could be the first thing you face - even if it's the seemingly simple...reactions8comments
Even Stars Can Be Sidelined By DepressionIn addition to the many issues and lifestyle changes that can come with multiple sclerosis, symptoms revolving around our mental health can...reactions6comments
So, What’s New on the MS Research Horizon?Over the last few years, there have been several new MS medications and treatments approved by the FDA. Currently, there are fourteen...reactions9comments
Eyelids Close Involuntarily? Mine Too!At one o’clock in the morning, I wake in my recliner. I struggle to open my eyes. Only my right eyelid cooperates...reactions43comments
MS & Stress: My Wedding Horror StoryMultiple sclerosis and its symptoms can be so unpredictable. You can be feeling fine one minute and then absolutely awful the very...reactions5comments
MS Comic: FOMOFOMO stands for fear of missing out. FOMO can trigger emotions like loneliness or guilt for anyone. But for someone with multiple...reactions6comments
I Win: 20 Years of MSLast week marked the 20-year anniversary of my MS diagnosis. As a society, we place extra emphasis on round-number anniversaries like the...reactions54comments
MS Comic: Commercial AdsMultiple sclerosis treatment commercials. We've all seen them. In addition to their standard language and repetitive phrases, they just can't seem to...reactions2comments
Let The Names Upon My MS Journey BeginWhen I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, my world, as I had known it for 37 years, suddenly changed. Now, there was...reactions9comments
Finding Happiness after a Depression FlareI recently wrote an article sharing my struggle with a depressive episode that lasted longer than usual. Thankfully, I am in a...reactions5comments
Poking Myself In The EyesOne day my mom called me a girly girl. In response, I swiveled my head and asked her exactly what she was...reactions2comments
Keep On Truckin'As I read the paper "Experiences of African American Women with Multiple Sclerosis" I caught myself nodding in agreement with most of...reactions1comment
Is That A Spider On My Leg?I am not a fan of spiders. I lose it when they creep into my personal space. All of their eight legs...reactions7comments
The Impact of My Age and MSWay over two decades ago, I was at an early morning hockey practice and kept falling down. Not in the course of...reactions54comments
Crafting My MS MaskMost of the people I encounter from day-to-day in my life only ever get to see the mask I put on to...reactions42comments
Asking Myself The Hard QuestionsMS is so unpredictable. This chronic disease often presents mysteries that are quite unsolicited, such as, how I will feel on any...reactions11comments
BMI 32That's right. The title of this article reflects my Body Mass Index or BMI. A BMI of 32, well, that means I...reactions5comments
Why Not Now? Taking Opportunities When You Live with MSI recently went on a camping trip to the coast—Cape Disappointment in southwest Washington state. Among its many beautiful features stands North...reactions14comments
ALS vs MS: Know The DifferenceI was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in my early twenties. It didn’t take long for me to realize that a lot of...reactions16comments
Hope for Progressive MS Therapies Depends on New Lesion MapIf you have progressive multiple sclerosis, either primary (PPMS) or secondary (SPMS), you may be interested in hearing about this hopeful new...reactions6comments
